I'm not a social person.

I'm awkward, my anxiety can be horrible, and life does get in the way of what I would love to do and finish of what I started. Even when I'm happy with my closest friends, I'm still clumsy with my words while talking and sometimes, I don't know what the hell I'm doing anymore.

But then, this card came into my mailbox today.

My mother showed it to me and I didn't recognize the sender's name on it at first. I thought it was strange to see a stranger's name and was worried that the mailman dropped it off on the wrong mailbox, but I looked at who it was for. To my surprise, it was for me. Then I remembered who this person was and laughed at my bad memory, questioning why would they send me a card. I thought it was strange and my anxiety builds up from anticipation. 'What did I do wrong this time?' I wondered.

So, I opened it and read what it said inside. I almost cried out of pure joy. I was shaky and I can't stop smiling --- even as I type this, I'm smiling wide like the dork I am --- and I really want to say to  exnihelo that you are the sweetest person on the face of this planet.

Honestly, I never expected this card nor what was inside. The words you have expressed touched my heart. What came with it was like a cherry to this giant cake of kindness you baked --- the metaphor is a little strange, but I do feel that way --- and you didn't have to give me a gift. I am happy that you like the pieces I created for you and that you put them on frames. I am happy that you appreciate the work I do, despite the struggles that happen to me and the horrible long waits you had to endure because of it. Reading this card just blows my anxiety away and I can't tell you enough of how much this means to me. It makes me want to do better for the next time you ever want to commission me and to keep pushing through with life.

Thank you. Thank you so much. This is the sweetest thank you card I ever had and I wanted to share with everyone of how sweet you really are. Just thank you. ///^w^///